Music for the Soul by Jazz Artists

natalie cole is a wonderful singer, almost or better than her dad nat king cole, although not as good singing in languages other than english. musicians saxophonist Phil woods comes to mind, frank sinatra is one of my old favorites, the swing kings still has free concerts at the park here in manhattan beach, ca, they can play count basie and good old minnie the moocher songs, remember Cab Calloway.

Diana Krall is super, too. I also have Jane Monheit in my music library and have been listening to Cheryl Bentyne. She used to be in Manhattan Transfer. The movie, "De-Lovely" chronicled Cole Porter's life and had contemporary artists such as Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, etc performing Cole Porter tunes. Alanis Morrissette said it was a way to introduce a whole new generation to Cole Porter.

Recently, I have learned to appreciate the sounds of Sinatra. Tony Bennett has always been a favorite. Diana Krall does wonderful renditions of old favorites.

I grew up in a musical family, so I listen to lots of different styles of music. My dad plays jazz keyboards. I have always been fond of "Girl From Ipanema" by Antonio Carlos Jobim. My favorite version is with Astrud Gilberto on vocals. I also like David Benoit, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett and I still will listen to Frank Sinatra. I like Carly Simon's music of the old standards, too. Mel Torme, and his velvet voice, is definitely a classic.